ABSTRACT

Dentists and members of the dental practice team increasingly need to know how to deal with potential risks to patients dentists staff and premises; and how to manage risk with common sense procedures. This book shows the reader how. It addresses risk issues and helps dentists and dental professionals find the answers. It is a comprehensive guide including topics such as complaints claims consent health and safety dental records radiology treatment planning and finance management. The book can be read cover to cover or referred to as needed for specific topics. Icons help guide the reader through the text and exercises for individuals and team groups are also included.

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

Understanding values*

part I|27 pages

Professions and values in historical context

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Professionalisation and aesthetic values

chapter Chapter 4|9 pages

The clergy: an interesting anomaly

part II|45 pages

Value conflicts and professional identity

part III|34 pages

Values embodied in codes of practice

part IV|29 pages

Values in education and training

part V|28 pages

Values in research

part |13 pages

Conclusion